The Coldest Climb: The Winter Ascent Of Mt. Mckinley
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of adventure nonfiction, The Coldest Climb: The Winter Ascent of Mt. McKinley chronicles the harrowing 1967 first winter ascent of Denali — North America's highest peak — by a small, determined team of mountaineers battling some of the most brutal conditions ever endured in the history of high-altitude climbing. Art Davidson recounts with raw, visceral honesty the team's struggle against temperatures plunging to -148°F with wind chill, whiteout storms, and the ever-present threat of death, painting an unflinching portrait of human endurance at its absolute limit. The narrative is both intimate and epic, drawing readers into the psychological and physical toll of survival as the climbers are pinned down for days in a snow cave near the summit with dwindling supplies. Davidson's prose carries a quiet, reflective intensity that transforms a record-breaking mountaineering achievement into a profound meditation on courage, camaraderie, and the savage indifference of the natural world. A landmark in adventure literature, this account stands alongside the greatest survival stories ever written.
Author: Art Davidson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, The Bodley Head
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of adventure nonfiction, The Coldest Climb: The Winter Ascent of Mt. McKinley chronicles the harrowing 1967 first winter ascent of Denali — North America's highest peak — by a small, determined team of mountaineers battling some of the most brutal conditions ever endured in the history of high-altitude climbing. Art Davidson recounts with raw, visceral honesty the team's struggle against temperatures plunging to -148°F with wind chill, whiteout storms, and the ever-present threat of death, painting an unflinching portrait of human endurance at its absolute limit. The narrative is both intimate and epic, drawing readers into the psychological and physical toll of survival as the climbers are pinned down for days in a snow cave near the summit with dwindling supplies. Davidson's prose carries a quiet, reflective intensity that transforms a record-breaking mountaineering achievement into a profound meditation on courage, camaraderie, and the savage indifference of the natural world. A landmark in adventure literature, this account stands alongside the greatest survival stories ever written.